Blue Man Group Chicago Mochi Donut & 20% Show Discount Available Throughout June at 2D Restaurant

Blue Man Group Chicago will kick off its 25th anniversary festivities by partnering with 2D Restaurant to launch a specialty “Blue Man Group” mochi donut. The donut will be available at 2D Restaurant (3155 N. Halsted) throughout the month of June.  

Celebrating the iconic theatrical phenomenon performing steps away from the restaurant, 2D’s Blue Man Group donut will feature fresh blueberry puree sprinkled with colored cocoa powder and topped with a marshmallow. Guests who purchase the “Blue Man Group” donut will receive a special ticket code for 20 percent off tickets to upcoming performances of Blue Man Group Chicago at the Briar Street Theatre.  

Blue Man Group originally debuted at the Briar Street Theatre in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood in 1997. A dynamic combination of art, music, comedy and technology, Blue Man Group encourages audiences to reconnect with their inner (and outer) child in order to see the world through a new perspective. Three bald and blue men explore today’s cultural norms with wonder, poking fun at the audience’s collective quirks and reminding them how much they all have in common. The show is continually refreshed with new music, stories, custom instruments and state-of-the-art technology.  

  

About Blue Man Group 

Blue Man Group is a global entertainment phenomenon, known for its award-winning

theatrical productions, iconic characters and multiple creative explorations. Blue Man Group performances are euphoric celebrations of human connection through art, music, comedy and non-verbal communication. Since debuting at New York’s Astor Place Theatre in 1991, the live show has expanded to additional domestic residencies in Boston, Chicago, and Las Vegas, an international residency in Berlin, and multiple North American and World tours, reaching more than 50 million people worldwide. Blue Man Group is universally appealing to a broad range of age groups and cultural backgrounds, and continually injected with new music, fresh stories, custom instruments and sensory stimulating graphics. Blue Man Group is owned and operated by Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group. For more information, please visit www.blueman.com.  

  

About 2D Restaurant 

2D Restaurant is Chicago’s first two-dimensional mochi donut and Asian fusion chicken sandwich restaurant, transporting its guests into their own comic universe using monochrome illusions. 2D is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Vanessa Thanh Vu and Kevin Yu. In partnership with Chicago artist Mia Larson, the couple spent about two years attending to every detail of the 1,600 square-foot space, ultimately crafting an immaculate 22-seat Parisian fantasy world complete with a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower, a 1920s-style en-suite hotel bathroom complete with a bubble-filled clawfoot tub, and a cozy library stocked with tall bookshelves around a lit fireplace. 

HELP OUT: Benefit Ukraine at Gourmet Expos’ 5th Annual West Loop Festival of Spirits & Wine and Mouthwatering Treats March 26 & 27

Foodie Fun On Our Radar

Visit dozens of wineries and distilleries under one roof

A portion of ticket sales benefits Ukrainian relief efforts

 

WHO: Thousands of Chicagoans

WHAT: …gather to eat, drink, and listen to live music at Gourmet Expos’ 5th annual West Loop Festival of Spirits & Wine and Mouthwatering Treats.

Attendees will get the unique experience of visiting a wide variety of wineries and distilleries all under one roof—with tastings, bottles available for purchase and one-on-one conversations with brand representatives on site. Meet dozens of local, national, and international producers of fine spirits and wines including Copper Fiddle, Fino Tequila, and wines from Italy, Australia and California.

Also, indulge in complementary artisanal chocolates and specialty treats. Plus, hear live music all weekend from Big Dog Mercer Blues Band.

Due to the current situation, Gourmet Expos will donate $5 for every ticket purchased with Promo Code HELPUKRAINE for The West Loop Festival of Spirits & Wine and Mouthwatering Treats to UNICEF Helping Ukrainian Children.  

WHEN:  THIS WEEKEND

Saturday March 26 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday March 27 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

WHERE:  Stephen M. Bailey Auditorium at Plumbers Hall, 1340 W. Washington Blvd.

Ticket packages start at $45 with access to free on-site parking. Gourmet Expos will donate $5 for every ticket purchased with Promo Code HELPUKRAINE to UNISEF Helping Ukrainian Children. To purchase tickets, visit gourmetexpos.com.

MORE: This year, in addition to benefiting local nonprofit Voice of Care, attendees can choose to donate $5 from each ticket purchased to benefit Ukrainian refugee relief through UNISEF Helping Ukrainian Children.

 

Ticket information

Several ticket packages are available, and every ticket includes access to free onsite parking.

The Starter ($45.00)

- 10 tasting tickets

- One Gift Basket Raffle ticket

- Artisan chocolate & specialty food samples

- Live entertainment

 

The Premiere ($55.00)

- 15 tasting tickets

- One Gift Basket Raffle ticket

- A commemorative wine glass

- Admission to all talks and pairing demos

- Artisan chocolate & specialty food samples

- Live entertainment

 

The VIP ($75.00)

- 20 tasting tickets

- 4 Gift Basket Raffle tickets

- A commemorative wine glass

- A swag bag

- Admission to all talks and pairing demos

- Artisan chocolate & specialty food samples

- Live entertainment

 

Participating vendors:

Wine

Banshee Wines - Healdsburg, CA

Boisset Wine Living - St. Helena, CA

Buena Vista Winery - Sonoma, CA

Chalk Hill Estate - Healdsburg, CA

Chateau Lassegue - France

Deloach Vineyards - Santa Rosa, CA

Foley Family Wines - Santa Rosa, CA

Freemark Abbey - St. Helena, CA

Gamble Family Vineyards - Napa Valley, CA

Gran Moraine - Yamhill, OR

Hickinbotham Wines - Australia

JCB Wines - St. Helena, CA 

MATERRA | Cunat Family Vineyards - Napa, CA

Opolo - Pasa Robles, CA

PRP Wine International, Inc. - Naperville, IL

Raymond Vineyards - St. Helena, CA

Santa Margherita - Italy

Wattle Creek - San Francisco, CA

WillaKenzie Estates - Yamhill, OR

 

Spirits

Apologue Liqueurs - Chicago, IL

Big Machine Vodka - Nashville, TN

Blackened Whisky - Shoreham, VT

Candid Cocktails - Denver, CO

Copper Fiddle - Lake Zurich, IL

Crook and Marker - Hamilton Township, NJ

Duncan Taylor - Scotland

Fino Tequila - Chicago, IL

Koloa Rum - Kaui, HI

Lustau - Spain

Mozart Chocolate Liqueur - Salzburg, Austria

NG Distillery - Thornton, IL

Puerto de Indias - Spain

Star Union - Peru, IL

Thornton Distilling - Thornton, IL

Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey - Shelbyville, TN

Virtue Cider - Fennville, MI

 

Non-alcoholic artisanal treats

Boxed Water

Cheryl's Nut Butters

Cinnaholoic

Dip'n Good Dips

Elle's Marshmallows

Fill My Jar

Gindos Hot Sauce

Goufrais Chocolate

Indulgence by Zasha

Kernels Gourmet Popcorn

Master of Mixes

Prevail Jerky

Slide Potato Chip

Tuanis Chocolate

Wanderlust Sea Salt LLC

Whisk by Morgan

Zoes Sauces

*Subject to Change

Gourmet Expos has been bringing premier festivals to Chicago for five years, partnering with established area nonprofits to support the community. For more information, visit gourmetexpos.com.

EXTENDED: Chef Rick Bayless Stars in Windy City Playhouse's Foodie Farce "A Recipe For Disaster" Now Playing Through April 24, 2022

ChiIL Live Shows on our radar 

NOW Starring Celebrity Chef/Playwright 

Rick Bayless for select performances!

Rick Bayless set to star in A Recipe for Disaster!

That's right folks! The Michelin-starred celebrity chef of Topolobampo and Frontera fame is starring for a limited time in the very show he created starting March 23, 2022.

Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse present Rick Bayless in A RECIPE FOR DISASTER, the hilarious food-filled farce based on real stories from the beloved Bayless kitchen.

Chef Bayless will perform for only four weeks starting March 23 with private meet and greets on Saturdays and Sundays, so get your tickets now!

THE STORY

It's influencer night at The Contumacious Pig, one of the city's hottest restaurants, and with folks like @VeganChic in attendance, it's bound to be an exciting evening. There's only one problem: the head Chef just called in sick and the Sous Chef might have taken the wrong pill to calm his nerves. The health inspector showed up unannounced, there's possibly a spy from CP's biggest competition in tow, and oh yeah, the busboy is hiding a wild pig. In the meantime, the GM is trying to hold it all together while keeping customers from tweeting negative reviews. Can this team of misfits join together to offer up a great dining experience, or will they end up (literally) with egg on their face?

On the following dates, Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless will be joining the cast of A RECIPE FOR DISASTER as Jude!

March 23rd 7:30PM         April 6th 7:30PM         April 13th 7:30PM        April 20th 7:30PM

March 24th 7:30PM         April 7th 7:30PM         April 14th 7:30PM        April 21st 7:30PM

March 25th 8:00PM         April 8th 8:00PM        April 15th 8:00PM        April 22nd 8:00PM

March 26th 8:00PM         April 9th 8:00PM        April 16th 8:00PM        April 23rd 8:00PM

March 27th: 6:00PM        April 10th 6:00PM      April 17th 6:00PM        April 24th 6:00PM

THE STYLE

Conceived by Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse's artistic team, A RECIPE FOR DISASTER is a live experience that combines immersive theater, food, and farce. Guests are invited inside the restaurant to join us for "influencer night." The actors will not touch or talk to audience directly, allowing you to feel like a "fly on the wall" as the hilarity unfolds around you. Admission also includes six bite-sized tastings by Chef Rick Bayless, one cocktail sampling from Lanie Bayless, and two wine pairings.

THE VENUE

This experience will take place at Petterino's, located in the heart of the Chicago theater district at 150 N Dearborn. The entrance to Windy City Playhouse’s space is just around the corner on Randolph Street.

Image courtesy of Emily Madigan

James Beard Award-winning Chef Rick Bayless and Windy City Playhouse Artistic Director Amy Rubenstein announced the extension of their immersive production, “A Recipe For Disaster,” written by Bayless, Rubenstein and Windy City Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Carl Menninger and directed by Jeff Award Winner David H. Bell, through March 27, 2022. 

Lauded as “a truly delicious spectacle for the audience…that’s worth seeing a second time” by Eater Chicago, the fully immersive event gives audiences the opportunity to sample food designed by Bayless, with cocktails and wine pairings by Lanie Bayless as the hilarity unfolds. Based on Bayless’ real-life experiences, the story is set during influencer night at The Contumacious Pig, one of the city’s hottest restaurants, when everything that could possibly go wrong occurs. From a sick head chef and unexpected health inspector to a spy from a competing restaurant and the bus boy hiding a wild pig, the evening is nothing short of hilariously chaotic. 

The cast of a “A Recipe for Disaster” includes Emma Jo Boyden as Shelley, Kierra Bunch as Loreen, Carley Cornelius as Kiki, Ian Maryfield as Boris, Alex Morales as Iggy, Ben Page as Jude, Ryan Reilly as Clyde and Daniel Trinidad as Felix. The creative team for the show includes director David H. Bell who received a Jeff Award for his direction of Windy City Playhouse’s smash hit “Southern Gothic,” set designer William Boles, who received a Jeff Award for his design of Windy City Playhouse’s “The Boys in the Band” and costume designer Uriel Gomez who was nominated for a Jeff Award for his work on the same production. Rounding out the creative team is lighting designer Jared Gooding, sound designer Willow James and properties designer Caitlin McCarthy.  

Tickets to “A Recipe for Disaster,” which include six bite-size tastings and three cocktail and wine samplings are on sale now, with regular and VIP options available. Limited to 30 guests per performance, the VIP experience includes a pre-show charcuterie board and cocktail, premium seating and a gift bag including dessert, a party favor and a signed photo of Chef Rick Bayless and the cast. 

“A Recipe for Disaster” is now open on the Club Level at Petterino’s, located at 150 N Dearborn. For tickets and more information, please visit www.windycityplayhouse.com. 

  

About Rick Bayless  

Most people know Rick Bayless from winning the title of Bravo’s “Top Chef Masters.” His highly rated public television series, “Mexico: One Plate at a Time,” is broadcast coast to coast and his nine cookbooks have earned multiple high-profile accolades.

Located in Chicago, Rick's Frontera Grill and Topolobampo have each received the “Outstanding Restaurant of the Year” designation from the James Beard Foundation — an unprecedented feat for side-by-side restaurants. His wildly popular fast-casual Xoco debuted in 2009 and Tortas Frontera at Chicago’s O’Hare airport has changed the face of airport dining. In 2016, he opened Frontera Cocina in Disney Springs. In 2018, Rick expanded his Clark Street restaurants by opening Bar Sótano, a Oaxacan-inspired mezcal bar with modern Mexican bar food. Tortazo, Rick's new fast-casual concept, debuted in 2020 in Chicago's iconic Willis Tower, with plans to open an outpost in New York City in fall 2021.

In 2012 and again in 2014, Rick joined forces with Lookingglass Theatre Company to create “Cascabel,” the story of food’s capacity to change lives. The audience for “Cascabel” shared a meal with the cast of actors, musicians, singers and circus performers as the tale of unrequited love resolved into magical beauty.

Always a philanthropist, Rick and his staff established the Frontera Farmer Foundation in 2003 to support small Midwestern farms. To date, the Foundation has awarded nearly 200 grants totaling nearly $3 million. He also launched the Frontera Scholarship, a culinary school scholarship for Mexican-American students in Chicago. In 2019, Rick founded Impact Culinary Training, a restaurant job readiness program on the city’s west side. And in 2017 he established the Bayless Family Foundation to support the city’s vibrant theater scene with grants to Chicago theater companies totaling $1.5 million to date.

The Government of Mexico has bestowed on Rick the Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle–the highest decoration bestowed on foreigners whose work has benefitted Mexico and its people. 

About Windy City Playhouse 

Windy City Playhouse is a professional theater and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, located on Chicago's northwest side. Premiering in March of 2015 with a mission to present contemporary, relevant, and approach art, the Playhouse has quickly become a mainstay of the Chicago theater scene. In 2018, its runaway hit, the immersive “Southern Gothic” solidified the Playhouse as the first choice in Chicago theater for one-of-a-kind audience experience. "Experience driven. Audience first." 

For more information, visit WindyCityPlayhouse.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.  

ChiIL Mama's ChiIL Picks List: Al Fresco Restaurants In Chicago

 ChiIL Mama's ChiIL Picks List:

Fabulous Outdoor Dining in the Windy City

Here at ChiIL Mama we are so over winter and eagerly awaiting spring, when Chicago's world class outdoor dining scene will bloom again. Literally hundreds of al fresco options line the streets and rooftops of Chicago, ranging from quick and casual family friendly fare to snazzy date night splurges.  Here's a short list of some unique and memorable choices to celebrate the return of spring.

Offshore: The world’s largest rooftop deck as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records and one of Chicago’s most exciting hotspots located at Navy Pier boasts over 42,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space with unmatched views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan. This year-round rooftop destination offers Chicagoans and travelers alike a full-service bar and world-class kitchen, along with cozy fire pits, an entertainment and gaming area, and multiple large gathering spaces for social and corporate events, weddings, and more.

Kennedy Rooftop: In search of the perfect Golden Hour views? Known for spectacular, unobstructed views of the Chicago skyline from the John Hancock to the Willis Tower, Kennedy Rooftop offers a vibrant ambiance, a delicious menu, and a unique variety of signature cocktails for all to enjoy atop the Hyatt Place Wicker Park. Space is first come first served.

Ocean Prime: Located on the iconic corner of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive, Ocean Prime offers al fresco dining on the outdoor patio just steps away from the city’s top attractions. The modern American restaurant and lounge from award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants offers an impressive menu of seafood and steak, signature cocktails, and a Wine Spectator honored wine list coupled with truly exceptional hospitality.

Chicago Firehouse Restaurant: Formerly Engine Company 104 of the Chicago Fire Department, the landmark restaurant at 1401 South Michigan Avenue features both a lush backyard patio providing a quaint escape in the city as well as an outdoor veranda affording picturesque views of the South Loop skyline. The timeless house favorites, steaks, chops, and seafood, are complemented by distinctive, contemporary seasonal dishes for all to enjoy.

Carnivale: Chicago’s one-of-a-kind restaurant serving Latin-fusion cuisine invites guests to take advantage of patio season on the scenic outdoor terrace with refreshing libations and sensational signature dishes. The West Loop hotspot also offers seven unique private and semi-private spaces, perfect for celebratory events. For reservations and event inquiries, please visit www.carnivalechicago.com.

Lírica: Sweeping lakefront views and Iberian-Inspired fare create the perfect symphony at Lírica, located at 900 E. Grand Ave on Navy Pier. Featuring a 150-seat patio on Lake Michigan, the waterfront restaurant combines world-class views of Lake Michigan with rich and rustic flavors and a vibrant atmosphere.

Replay Lincoln Park: Chicago’s favorite arcade bar located at 2833 N. Sheffield pairs outdoor dining and imbibing with epic immersive experiences in addition to more than 65 free vintage arcade games available. Replay Lincoln Park features rotating pop-up events spanning 9,000 square feet of gaming areas including their outdoor patio. To learn more about upcoming pop-ups, please visit www.replaylincolnpark.com.

City Cruises Chicago: Set sail on City Cruises’ luxurious vessels including the Odyssey Lake Michigan, Spirit of Chicago, Chicago Elite, and the Odyssey Chicago River. Whatever the holiday or occasion, it’s better on a yacht. Guests can enjoy curated cocktails and cuisine during brunch and dinner cruises, all while taking in the unmatched views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline from the Chicago River.

Pacino’s: Sicily meets South Loop at this authentic Italian eatery located within Roosevelt Collection Shops at 1010 S. Delano Ct. Led by Executive Chef Michael Serratore, Pacino’s offers a wide range of classically-inspired antipasti, pizza, salads, seafood, fresh pasta, and more. Enjoy signature cocktails or a glass of vino at the full bar indoors or pull up a seat under the outdoor pergola for an amazing outdoor dining experience.

Water’s Edge: Serving up classic American fare nestled within 88 acres of forest preserve, Water’s Edge located within Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook invites guests to dine and unwind at the lakeside café or al fresco on the patio overlooking a private lake. Water’s Edge offers both savory and sweet breakfast dishes and fresh salads, wraps, and sandwiches for lunch. Patrons can also opt to book lakeside private parties on the serene patio which cater to up to 40 guests. For more information, please call 630.568.1234 or visit their website.

Oaken Bistro + Bar: Bringing together worldly flavors and responsible, local ingredients rooted in flavors both strong and bold, Oaken Bistro + Bar, 200 N. Field Dr., features both indoor and outdoor dining, with a sleek lounge, stunning bar, spacious dining rooms, and a patio complete with intimate fire pit seating. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch service on weekends, the restaurant incorporates natural elements in everything from design and decor to menu offerings including a standout cocktail program complete with floral and herbal infusions.

REVIEW AND PHOTO FEATURE: FREE Dessert at Palm Court in Arlington Heights Through June 10, 2019

Not Your Grandmas' Palm Court

**Special Offer for ChiIL Mama's Readers: Palm Court Arlington Heights is offering a FREE dessert with a screenshot of this feature, through June 10, 2019 (Dine in only)**

My husband grew up in Wheeling, IL and when I mentioned I was going to a blogger dinner at Palm Court in Arlington Heights, he told me his family went there fairly frequently with the grandmas throughout the 70's and 80's.

Foodie fun with a host of Chicago's top bloggers at Palm Court, Arlington Heights

With new ownership and the same chef at the helm for over 30 years, Palm Court is poised to be the best blend of classic and cutting edge. They're adding exciting new menu items, more philanthropic efforts, and a new sound system, while keeping the tried and true staples they've built a reputation on. Your grandmas will still adore the Palm Court they've known and loved for 39 years, but so will the next generations, looking for a date night destination or a fabulous choice for milestone celebrations. 

It was my great pleasure to partner with Palm Court Arlington Heights for this sponsored post. I have been compensated. As always, all opinions, photos, and experiences are my own. Earlier this month I sampled an impressive array of menu items, fun wine pairings, and decadent desserts and all were spectacular. I highly recommend giving them a try, for your special occasions, date nights, and multigenerational celebrations. 

Click here for more information, special events, full menus and reservations for Palm Court.

The following is a recap of our evening’s delicious private tasting menu, wine, and bar treat!

Appetizers
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail – (4) U-12 Gulf Shrimp, poached, chilled, served over crushed ice, accompanied by cocktail sauce with a dab of prepared horseradish

Baked Goat Cheese – creamy goat cheese baked in house made marinara served with crostini for dipping. a great appetizer for sharing
Escargot en Champignon – a French classic of escargot, mushroom, garlic, and butter this dish is extremely popular and an iconic dish of fine dining
Oysters Rockefeller – (4) Malpeque oysters topped with spinach and mornay sauce. 



Salads
Walnut & Poached Pear Salad – mixed greens, poached pears, walnuts, blue cheese crumbles, raspberry vinaigrette providing a wonderful balance of sweet and savory.  this salad can also be topped with salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to make it into more of a meal



Chopped Salad –  crisp iceberg, turkey, avocado, bacon, tomatoes, swiss cheese, red onion, ranch dressing chopped fine make this a refreshing lunch dish 

Entrees – all entrees start with your choice of a house salad or cup of soup (either the soup of the day or our French onion soup) and are served with a vegetable medley and choice of starch (Rice pilaf, mashed potatoes, mashed sweet potatoes, baked potato, or hand-cut French fries)




Butcher’s Block all of our steaks are USDA Prime grade, wet aged for 21-28 days, and hand-trimmed in house (we even have our own bone saw)  

Porterhouse –the porterhouse is a steakhouse classic consisting of the sirloin (aka NY Strip) on the long side and the tenderloin that is a minimum of 2” from the bone (the filet side).  Having the bone run through the center of this steak adds flavor as well as joining the best of both steaks in one dish



Slow Roasted Prime Rib – our signature cut is available 7 days a week.  slow roasted, savory, and juicy, this cut is offered in 3 different sizes: sm (12 oz), med (16 oz), and the dbl cut (24 oz).  endcuts are limited, but this cut is served either on or off the bone.  the choice is yours



From the Sea 
Fried Gulf Shrimp – our gulf shrimp prepared butterflied, breaded, and deep fried to a golden brown. Crunchy and sweet served with cocktail sauce on the side

Alaskan Halibut – wild caught Alaskan halibut, coated in crushed macadamia nuts, served with meuniere sauce



Dover Sole – deboned tableside and served amandine. does it get any more classic than this?



Lobster Tail – 7-8 oz African cold-water lobster tail. broiled. served with a drawn butter kept warm by candle while you enjoy.  this is offered as a main course consisting of two tails or you can add a single tail to any entree to create your own surf and turf 



Meat & Game
Berkshire Pork Chops – our lunch portion is one, dinner two. each bone-in porkchop weighs in at roughly 8 oz and is served with a balsamic glaze



New Zealand Rack of Lamb – a beautiful 8 bone rack of lamb weighing in at approximately 12 oz, cooked to temperature, and cut into four double chops.



Chicken Piccata – Amish, free range, organic chicken breast with a savory citrus caper sauce and angel hair pasta in place of a choice of starch

Don’t forget about our charity pie of the month: 

Lia’s Key Lime Pie with donations going to the 

Autism Hero Project

Desserts

Apple Cinnamon Crisp - A beautifully deconstructed apple crisp with cinnamon dusted phyllo pieces, cool vanilla ice cream, and apples with golden raisins. chocolate and honey drizzled over the top is sure to excite the senses

Cheesecake – a true classic served plain, or with berries, with a berry coulis



From the Bar 
Brandy Ice - a taste of old school to end the night, we concluded your meal with  hand mixed vanilla ice cream doused in brandy and presented with a blazing sugar cube on top




Wines of the night
Sparkling wine reception of Chandon Brut Imperial
Salad course was paired with the Tinto Rey Rose by Matchbook wines

Main course had the choice of the Cuvaison Chardonnay, the Arsonist Red Blend by Matchbook wines, or Meiomi Pinot Noir

Palm Court

1912 N Arlington Heights Rd

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

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George Theodossopoulos, Owner                                      

Darren J Wurtzinger, General manager

**Special Offer for ChiIL Mama's Readers: Palm Court Arlington Heights is offering a FREE dessert with a screenshot of this feature, through June 10, 2019 (Dine in only)**

Disclosure: It was my pleasure to partner with Palm Court Arlington Heights for this sponsored post. I have been compensated. As always, all opinions, photos, and experiences are my own.

HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO SPRING EVENTS AND SPECIALS

HOP INTO SPRING AT HOFBRÄUHAUS CHICAGO

Celebrate Warmer Weather with a Variety of Easter Festivities, Seasonal Brews and More

Hofbräuhaus Chicago, the 20,000-square-foot German microbrewery, restaurant and beer hall located in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district, will hop into spring with a variety of new offerings including seasonal spring brews, an Easter Kinderfest on April 14 and a special Easter Sunday brunch buffet on April 21.

To pair with its authentic German fare, Hofbräuhaus Chicago will introduce three spring beers brewed in March, April and May. “Märzen,” a rich amber beer with a smooth and drinkable malt flavor, will be available throughout the month of March. In April, guests can enjoy Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s “Royal Export,” a pale, flavorful and malty brew. These seasonal brews will join the three beers brewed onsite and offered year-round at Hofbräuhaus Chicago: Lager, Hefe Weizen and Dunkel.

To celebrate the arrival of each new seasonal beer, Hofbräuhaus Chicago continues “First Thirst-Days” the first Thursday of every month. Brewmaster Rob Hunter will host a small keg tapping ceremony at 7 p.m., providing visitors with more information about the seasonal beer, free samples of the new brew and brewery tours upon request. April’s “Royal Export First Thirst-Day” will be held on Thursday, April 4.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago will continue its seafood specials during Lent now through April 20 featuring a rotating selection of options. Additionally, the restaurant will offer a special Friday Fish Fry with $5 half-liters with the purchase of a fish fry meal every Friday throughout Lent. Daily seafood specials will be available for lunch and dinner and will feature:
Salmon Burger
House-made salmon burger served with pretzel bun, arugula, mozzarella cheese and French fries

Oven Baked Flounder
Breaded flounder filets with ratatouille and rise

German Rollmops
Pickled herring fillets with German potatoes and a yogurt sauce

Trout “Miller Style”
Whole trout lightly floured and baked with parsley potatoes

Seafood Stuffed Filets
White fish filets stuffed with crab meat, sautéed green asparagus and risotto

Salmon Meat Ball
Salmon meat ball with Dijon lemon sauces and wild rice

Hofbräuhaus Chicago’s guests can kick off Easter early with the restaurant’s Easter Kinderfest, Sunday, April 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The restaurant will offer fun for the whole family including a magician, pinwheel decorating, face painting and meet and greets with the Easter Bunny.

The Easter fun will continue Sunday, April 21 with Hofbrauhaus’ Easter Sunday brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Easter Bunny will make a special appearance for photos with guests from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The entire family is invited to enjoy the buffet featuring both American and traditional German specialties such as a both German and mashed potatoes, a carving station featuring mustard glazed pork roast and bourbon honey glazed ham, a German Crepe station and more.

Hofbräuhaus Chicago is located at 5500 Park Place in Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district.  Valet parking is available for a minimal charge. Parking is also available in the nearby parking garage (free with validation). For reservations and more information, call 847-671-BREW (2739) or visit hbchicago.com.